Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1915 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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NO BRICK OX COLLEGE AVENUE.

Proposed Improvement Was Defeated Monday Xight by Strong Remonstrance. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening all members were present. The most important business before the meeting*, perhaps, was that of hearing objections r o the proposed improvement of College avenue from Washington street south to the city limits, more than one-half mile. The remonstrance was dfUite generally signed by all the property owners along the line of the proposed improvement, and by about three-fifths of the resident property owners. The petition was therefore dismissed. Now it is hoped that the city will get busy and see that this miserable piece of road is put in decent sort of condition. Practically nothing has been done to it for a long time and it has long been a disgrace to Rensselaer and Jasper county. It is claimed by the city that it is the county's business to keep this in condition, so long as it remains a stone road, as it is a part of the Know it on stone road system constructed here several years ago and which included certain streets in Rensselaer and country roads, totaling some 35 miles. In any event something should be done immediately before the city or county is sued for damages, as accidents might easily occur there and it is almost a miracle that none have as yet. A resolution for the vacation or narrowing of Elm street in Benjamin & Magee’s addition was passed to second reading. The bid of Sherman White for oiling certain streets petitioned for by J. C. Gwin et al, of 2%c per square yard, was accepted. Joern & Fink, oi Crown Point, the only other bidders, submitted a price of B*6 c per gallon for Xo. 5 Standard Asphalt Road Oil, which was about 2c per square yard more than the White bid, it is said. George A. Williams was re-elected member of the city school hoard for a period of three years. A plat of the new west addition to Weston cemetery was presented and approved, and the matter passed to second reading. In the matter of the improvement of alley in block 9, original plat, the engineer presents estimate and the hoard finds for the improvement and same in confirmed. Continued for remonstrance.

City Light and Water Superintendent C. S. Chamberlain presented contract for purchase of Clark meter box covers together with forms of the H. W. Clark Co. for approval of the council and reports that he has received 25 covers and forms. The hoard rejects contract in full but agrees to accept the 25 covers received if agreeable, otherwise they are to be returned. The city attorney was instructed to prepare contract with the Ford Water Box Co., for the required number for water meter installation. Resolution Xo. 122, providing that the city will not employ or retain any person in its employ who fails or refuses without just cause to pay his obligations to citizens of the city who extend him credit, was passed to second reading. Resolution Xo. 165, relating to the installation of water meters, was also passed to second reading. The usual number of claims were allowed.

Mrs. Grant Warner’s Condition Continues Encouraging.

Grant Warner, C. M. Blue and son, Robert, and Art Fletcher were in Chicago Sunday. The three latter attended the Boston Braves vs. the Cub 3 ball game, while Mr. Warner spent the day with his wife, at the Augustana hospital. Mrs. Warner seems to be improving right along both in her appetite and color, Mr. Warner and son, Rex, and John Robinson go up to the city again today and another transfusion of blood, this time from that of her brother, John Robinson, will be made. It is expected that the operation for the removal of Mrs. Warner’s spleen will take place soon, as she has gained so much in strength and vitality from the blood transfusions that have been made.

To Whom It May Concern.

All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the Eichelberger Concrete Products Co., are hereby notified to settle their accounts with W, L. Wood, Parr, Ind., who has been appointed attorney by the company to close up its business.—AV.' L. WOOD.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. Former County Commissioner J. F. Pettit was down from Walker tp., yesterday. Charles J. Fell of Denver, Colo., is visiting here for a few days with his father, County Treasurer A. A. Fell, he having been called here by the death of his brother, Horace Fell. Marriage licenses issued: June 14, Arthur *\ Louette of Goodland, aged 23 July 24 last, occupation typographer, to Ora L. Ponton of Remington, aged 21 June 9, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. The commencement exercises of the Union tp., schools will be held at Parr on next Wednesday evening, June 23. The address will be by Lee L. Driver, and will consist of an illustrated lecture. A large turnout is expected. Motion for a new trial in the damage suit of Frank C. Hill of Rensselaer, vs. C. I. & L. Ry. Co., in which defendant secured a judgment at the March term of the Xewton circuit! court, has been overruled and appeal taken to appellate court.

A new law requires that between June 15th and September Ist all grass, weeds, burs, dock and shrubbery growing along the highways shall be cut. The work must be done under the direction of the road supervisor, and the real estate owner who does the work will be allowed $1.50 per day. , Clerk J. H. Perkins took in and paid out the most money Saturday that he has ever handled in one day since he has been in office. The C. I. & S. Railroad Co., paid the Bayard Taylor judgment, amounting with interest to $11,261.67, and costs of $157.63. The amount of the judgment was paid to Taylor and also some of the costs were paid out on the same day. William Morris and William P. Michael, both of Jordan tp., had a little “argument” one day last week which ended in a fistic encounter. Morris afterwards came in and plead guilty to assault and battery before Squire Spitler and was fined $1 and costs, $7.50 in all. He then swore out a warrant for Michaels’ arrest, but there was not sufficent evidence to convict, and the latter was freed.

Mrs. Henley of Thayer, who with her sons, Cleve and Claude, and stepson, Fred Huff, have been confined in jail here for several weeks, as prisoners of Xewton county, on the charge of chicken stealing, was released Saturday morning under bonds of S2OO signed by Judge Burnett, George Gero and Fred Granger. Mrs. Henley, it is said, places all the blame for their perdicament on the; step-son, and intimates that he is the ! only guilty one. Frank Goff, Jr., son of Township Assessor F. M. Goff of Fair Oaks, was brought here Friday and placed in jail. The young man had developed symptoms of insanity and an inquest was held Saturday morning by Drs. English, Kresler and Hemphill, who found him to be of unsound mind, and application has been made for sending him to Longcliff. Young Goff managed to get his hand between the bars of his cell about noon Saturday, turned the key, which had been left in the lock, and walked out into the room where Mrs. McColly and daughter were and told them that the jail was on fire. He had previously offered to release the other prisoners, the alleged chicken thieves from Thayer. Mr. McColly was absent at the time, but the women

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folks called Lou; Harmon and he induced Goff to go back in his cell.

ELECT E. P. HONAN DELEGATE

To National Convention of C. O. F., \\ inch Meets at Providence, R. I. ! Laporte, Ind., June 11. —The' j Catholic Foresters of Indiana ad-j journed late yesterday after voting j to meet two years hence at Fort \\ ayne. Crown Point and Lafayette were contenders for the 1917 convention, but Fort Wayne won. Eighty-five candidates were initiated last night, large delegations of Foresters being present .from South Bend, Michigan City, Mishawaka and Gary. The following officers were elected: John A. Herzog, Mishawaka, state chief ranger; M. E. Lauerman, Hammond, vice-chief ranger; Louis H. - Busha, Lafayette, secretary; Jacob Dienhart, Lafayette, treasurer; George T. Hanlon, Hammond; Edward P, Honan, Rensselaer; Joseph Kuss, Indianapolis; Edward J. Viance, Lafayette; George Kussmaul, Hammond, John Hangeman, Eort IVayne, and J. 11. Bennett, Fowler, trustees, and E. P, Honan, George Kussman, John J. Molloy, M. E. Lauerinan and Louis H. Busha. delegates to the national convention in Providence, R. 1., in August. The following resolution was adopted just (before adjournment today: “We, the delegates and members of the twelfth state convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters of Indiana in Laporte assembled, do hereby express our loyalty and confidence in the President of the United States and earnestly pray thai God and the Holy Ghost will inspire his mind and strengthen his soul to do his whole duty and give him the light to see his duty in this crucial period of our country’s history.”

S. B. THORNTOX DIED IN WEST

And Remains Were Brought Back to ltensselaer Last Evening for Burial. Word was received here Saturday by G. L. and Sherman hornton of the death at Spokane, Wash., the night before of their brother, S. B. Thornton, who had been in failing health for the past two years with cancer of the liver. He leaves a wife but no children. His death occurred at the home of his brother, Vern Thornton, in Spokane, and the latter, accompanied by the widow, left Spokane Saturday evening for Rensselaer. They expected to reach here on the milk train last evening, and the funeral will be held at , 2 p. m.. today from the Methodist church, conducted by John E. Sage of Goodland. Burial will be made in Weston cemetery. Mrs. John Kimble of Copemish, Mich., a sister, and Rev. C. D. Thornton of Grand Rapids, Mich., a brother, will be here to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were former residents of near Rensselaer and left here some ten years ago, since which time they have resided in the state of Washington. The many old friends of the family will be sorry to learn of Mr. Thornton’s death. A complete obituary will be published later.

Motored to Joliet, Illinois.

J. P. Hammond and sons, Herbert and Morris, motored to Joliet, 111., Sunday to see his daughter, Mrs. Leo Colvert, and family, and to bring home with them Sunday night Mrs. Hammond, who had been there for a week. They drenched home about 11 p. m., Sunday night, having driven, including a number of miles about the city, 240 miles. They found the Indiana roads quite good, but the Illinois roads were bad, ana they also had to go out of their way by a bridge being out. A big rain there Saturday night didn’t do them any good. Mrs. Colvert has practically recovered from her critical illness from ptomine poisoning, caused from eating canned salmon. > Alpha Christley and family and Opal McDonald will leave here the early part of next week for San Francisco in Mr. Christley's car. They will pursue the Lincoln highway to Denver, beyond which point the blue book route has not been ascertained. How long will be required to make this journey of 2,500 miles by motor may be more definitely stated when the journey is completed. Mr. Christley goes to visit his brother and the rest of the party will take a look at the exposition.—Monon News.

DIED OF THROAT PARALYSIS.

Funeral of Horace Fell Held Sunday Afternoon at Remington. The funeral of Horace Fell, son ot County Treasurer A. A. Fell, who died suddenly at Bay City, Texas, last Wednesday, mention of which was h\hde in Saturday’s Democrat, was held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church in Remington, conducted by Rev. Warriner of that place and Rev. Curnick of Rensselaer. The burial ceremonies were in charge of the;Masonic order, of which deceased was a member. .Members*of the Logansport Order of Railway Firemen, of which Mr. Fell had belonged as fireman on the Panhandle road, acted as pallbearers. The following account of his death is taken from thei Matagorda County Tribune, of Bay City, Texas, near which city he had lived for several years* _ “When the news of Horace "Fell's death flashed over the city yesterday afternoon like lightning, the city, in its entirety, ,was stupifled and dumbfounded. It was unbelieveable because of the fact that only a few moments prior to his death lie was at work, and in his usual cheerful mood, at the garage, ahd no one suspected anything serious. He came in with Mrs. Fell from Chalmers early in the morning to help get out some rush tvork at the Bay City Auto and Sales Company’s garage. He had not even complained to his wife. Once or twice during the morning he stated to those working with him that he felt a peculiar sensation in the throat and treated it once himself. When he complained again about difficult breathing those with him insisted that he go to the hospital. This he did, but Dr. Jones could not discern any dangerous symptoms and administered for his relief. He went on back to work, but was soon rushed hack to the hospital and died in a few moments, before Dr. Jones could get medical assistance or a consultation. “The case is very rare, so we are informed, and has baffled the physicians of the city. Mr. Fell literally choked to death without any apparent cause. Artificial means of respiration were resorted to and his heart kept active for twenty minutes after he had stopped breathing. “Owing to the prominence of the family and his own enviable popularity, his death was a distinct shock who knew and loved him, for lie was one of those lovable characters one so seldom meets in life. Always affable and genial, kindhearted, whole-souled and liberal in all things. He was a friend to everyone and everyone his friend He was a man amongst men and of sterling character and worth. He was a citizen the city and community can ill afford to lose.” The following obituary was read at his funeral: Horace Howard Fell, son of Alsan and Susannah Fell, was born in Cass, 111., Oct. 3, 1876, and died June 9, 1915, at Bay City, Texas, aged 38 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was married to Mabel Brown, of Upland, Ind., Jan. 21, 1903. He was a member of the M. E. church south,- with which he united Feb. 1, 1913. He was of such a social and hospitable nature that few young men had rflore or firmer friends. He belonged to the Masonic order and the B. of L. F. and E. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife and a father, his mother having preceded him to that better world fourteen years ago. He also leaves one brother, Charles Fell, of Denver, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Ida Tyler, of Pierpont, S. D., a grandfather, C’has. Bonner, of Remington, and a number of other relatives with hosts of friends. While Horace is gone, yet the memory of his life, so full of usefullness and kindness, will linger long to bless and comfort those who are left.

Several Rensselaer K. of C.'s Attend Initiation at Lafayette.

Lon Healy, Conrad Kellner, Frank McAdam, Clemens Gangloif, Carl Worden, James Walter, Jr., William Walter and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Messman attended the joint initiation of a class of about forty Knights of Columbus at Lafayette Sunday. ! The candidates were from the Laj fayette, Crawfordsville and Benton county councils. A fine banquet was served in the St. Boniface hall by the Ladies of St. Boniface church. Mrs. Messman Was on the program at the banquet, and speaking of her number the Lafayette Journal says: “Mrs. Harve Messman of Rensselaer, delivered an oration on ‘Woman’s Tribute to Man,’ It was catchy and made a decided hit.” The Rensselaer contingent returned home Monday morning.

Ice Cream and Strawberry Social.

There will be a 10c ice cream and strawberry social in the Red Men arid Pocahontas hall Thursday evening, June 17, Everybody invited.

"Magic Ink erasers,” spun glass, nickle plated holdpr, only. 25c at The Democrat office.

BERLIN PRESS DIVIDED ON NOTE

Compromise With 11. S. on New Basis Favored by One Party WHILE OTHEIV REMAINS FIRM Hryan's Step Proves I’uzzle to Morning -\eospaj>ers of the German Capital. Berlin, via London, June 13. —The Berlin morning papers generally comment more or less extendly on the American note along the lines followed by the Saturday evening papers. - While there is a general disposition to recognize the friendly tone of the note, and the fact that it makes further negotiations possible, the press is divided, roughly, into two parties, one of which appears disposed to enter into negotiations looking to a compromise on a new basis, while the other, by implication or expressly, rejects any departure from the course heretofore followed. Among the representatives of the latter idea is the Tagliche Rundschau, which declares that while the note seeks a way to a compromise it seeks R along lines “which must result to the disadvantage of Germany.” I v The Tagliche Rundschau contin ues: “The note, therefore, is calculated only to postpone a settlement of German-American relations, and not bring it about. The friendly tone we acknowledge, but the declaration that the sinking of the Lusitania was unparalleled in modern warfare seems opposed to the character of Upright friendship." The Rundschau defends the sinking of the Lusitania and in conclusion declares: “And the watchword is: ‘The torpedoing will go on.' ” The Kreuz Zeitung emphasizes Germany’s right to prevent the shipment of ammunition to an enemy by every means. It also is unable to see what England can offer in return for the. abandonment of the submarine campaign, “since the plan to starve Germany has finally failed.” Count Von Reventlow in the Tages Zeitung says: “If President Wilson persists in his refusal to recognize the German declaration of a war zone we are not able to conceive of an agreement or even a real understanding. President Wilson brushes aside with a light gesture the chief part of the German note as unimportant. When President Wilson appeals for morality and human rights, let him extend these noble motives first to American munitions. Germany cannot abandon the uSe of her best implemeßt of war ! merely in order that Americans mar sail the War zone op British ships. The Morgen Post says: “The note is filled with tones of heartiness and friendliness, and seeks to open and smooth the way for further negotiations. The offer to mediate between Germany and Great Britain will unquestionably be gladly accepted by the German government.” The Tageblatt says: “It cannot be seen why the German government should not be able to enter into a discussion with the American government concerning another kind and manner of naval warfare. This possibility is increased by the American offer of mediation with England. The answer will not be ready for several weeks, but it must be said that the German people now, as before, lav great weight on undisturbed relations with the United States. “The earnest character of the note may note be overlooked, but it contains nothing which even indirectly can be looked upon as an ultimatum.” Die Post is dissatisfied saying: “The note sails the old course and demands the cessation of our submarine campaign and again emphasizes the remarkable special right of American citizens to voyage throogn a war zone as passengers on ships belonging to belligerent powers.” ,

CERTAIN SKY IS CLEARING.

Wilson Believes Clouds Are Passing; Away as Nations Understand Each Other. Washington, June 14. —President

Vol. XVIII,

"Alison feels encouraged by reports that the pending negotiation- between Germany and the United States most likely will have a peaceful outcome. Those who have discussed the situation with the President and the officials in the last day or two have found a belief prevalent that the chances for an amicable understanding with Germany are much better than they have been at any time since the Lusitania tragedy; This feeling is understood to be based on both official and unofficial reports from Berlin, telling of tho favorable reception there of the American note and the hope, too, that the dispatches carried by Dr. Anton -Meyer Gerhard for Count Von Bernst or ft , the German am bassador here, will impress German officials with the American point of view. Senator Simmons of North Carolina, who saw the President during the evening and who has talked with other officials about the situation, spoke tonight of finding a general feeling of optimism. It was learned that the President does not plan to send another note to Great Britain protesting against the interference with commerce between the United States and neutral countries of Europe, until the discussion with Germany has shaped itself more clearly. This does not necessarily mean, it is said, that the President will wait until a reply Is received from Germany, though the British note scarcely will go forward until some definite idea has been gained of the character of the next communication from Berlin, Col. E. M. House, the President’s friend, who arrived in New York from Europe yesterday, is expected to give the President muefi valuable Information, not only regarding the feeling In Germany, but about the possibility of obtaining a modification by Great Britain and France of their blockade operations as they affect neutral commerce. Senator Simmons after seeing the President said In his opinion the effects of the war were showing more clearly every day the necessity for some kind of legislation during the congress to provide more American ships. He said he believed steps would be taken to pass such a measure at the regular winter session, though he did not think an extra session would he held.

Dredge on the Borntrager Ditch Is Nearing Brook.

Sunday was show day at the big dredge and hundreds went to see it work. It was busy throwing dirt just east of the Foresman bridge and cutting out quite a channel. When this is completed it looks like it will be dangerous to go along the bank when the river is dry as a fall into the river bed would mean a broken leg or neck. While the big dredge was busy with the channel the bridge gang were making preparations to move the iron work of the bridge. All the wooden parts had been removed and the intentions were to skid the iron frame on rollers to the south without taking it apart. That bridge has been in place since 1882 and looks like it might last many years longer. There is more water in the river than the dredge can use and for the first time since they started the water was allowed to run past the dredge freely while at work.—-Brook Reporter.

Talk of New Depot at Monon Revived

The Lafayette Journal says that the prospects for a new passenger depot at Monon this year are very bright; that it will be the next improvement of this kind on the Monon road after the bu::ding of the One at Pekin, on the main line between New Albany and Salem. The new depot will be located on the site of the old one<, says the Journal, and the freight depot will be moved to more commodious grounds further " Cst in the yards, which will permit the removal of all tracks near the depot except the main line. This will leave a clear expanse up town and will admit a 12-foot cement walk from the hew depot along the north side of the track to Market street with a driveway. Such improvement has long been needed and will be greatly appreciated by the traveling public as well as the people of Monon.

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